1940's to 1950's

There was no Band register kept for the years 1940/1 but there was one for 1942. It shows that Mr Richard Ellis Evans continued as Bandmaster through this period of time, we are still trying to confirm at what point he left office.

The first item of note in this era was the programme for a Massed Band Concert held in Rhos Miners Institute in 1944, the second half of the concert was of a Welsh theme and recorded for B.B.C Wales Radio. It’s sad to note that Coedpoeth Band and Rhos band are no longer in existence, but Llay, and of course Llangollen Bands are still very active.

A copy of the Band rules show Mr Sam Hayward signing for his instrument BBb Bass serial number 135218 and of being in agreement with the Band rules on May 30th 1945. Also on the same date: Mr Wm Thomas, Bass Trombone number 132729 and Keith Evans, Cornet 135377 I have just mentioned these names from amongst the rest of the players, all Boosey and Hawkes class ‘A’ instruments by the way.

On the 1956 attendance register you can see Mr Albert Hammonds name being recorded for the first time in Senior Band.

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